Chapter 7“What you mean to tell me,” Finneus set both of his palms upon the marble surface of the island, “is that you intend to inform the pride tonight of your decision to end your engagement, but you haven’t spoken with Jessica yet at all? Not even to touch base?” Gavin sat across from his friend, his hands on his lap. While Vicky had showered he’d dressed in his military green cargos and a loose hoodie Finneus had sent him years ago from his alma mater. Gavin had never attended university, but he appreciated the old school aesthetic most university wear had. “That’s right,” Gavin replied. “Lewis Leroux was the one who held Vicky captive, Finneus. You think he hasn’t already told Jessica what I’ve been up to? She knows what’s coming, and if she hasn’t moved on already, she’s preparing

